Browning Band Opens 1939 Summer Concert Season
The Browning Municipal Band launches its 1939 summer season Wednesday night May 17 at 8:00 pm with a massed band program featuring local musicians and a slate of marches overtures and songs. Directors Williams Bolling and the 25 member ensemble mark a continuity from prior years with a growing roster of cornet clarinet trombone and percussion players. The opening concert includes pieces such as Activity March First in Action March Lakes of Ocala Overture Yankee Doodle Blue and Gold and America.
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Browning Municipal Band
Jennie Glaze
Frances Carr
James Calhoun
Junior Luton
J. P. Bolling
Virginia Bolling
Ronald Williams
R. Williams
Ed Norris Phillips
William Bond
Guy Adams
J. D. Luton
Edward F. Williams
Milan
Green City
Unionville
Browning
Elizabeth Prather
Gene Arnold
Hazel Grice
John William Grice
Virginia Lou Langdon
Jas. P. Bolling
Virginia Fuhrman
Rev. J. Y. Norfolk
Patricia Gooch
Junior Woolf
Mary E. Smith
Jean Woolf
Betty Brown
Ray Duane Peterson
James Gooch
Marjory Campbell
Phillip Grice
Phyllis Vincent
Clayton Harris
Billy Joe Crookshanks
Jas. R. Williams
L. C. Hobbs
Eudora Harris
Dorothy Head
Bertie Gooch
Harold Bennett
McCaughey
Lakes of Ocala
Wheeling
Bennett
Young Peoples Meeting Set At Baptist Church
The next Young Peoples C A meeting will be at the Baptist Church on May 17. After a cancellation due to Softball games at Milan the group will meet for sure with refreshments. Attendees may bring cookies or sandwiches and should make it an appointment to join.
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Young People’s
Young Peoples C. A
The
Baptist Church
Milan
Ian
Hermin Street
Sylvia
Angel
Devil
Bertha Tribble
C. R
The Tale of E E in Fortune and Peace
The passage portrays the letter E as perpetually in debt and danger yet never at war, always in peace and with something to eat. It notes E is the unfortunates’ letter, existing in hell but avoiding conflict while remaining productive.
Beginning and End of Existence Reflected in Love
A reflective note states that existence begins with a force that sustains life and heaven, centers honesty, and underpins enduring love. It claims this force fuels encouragement and endeavor while marking the end of failure. Contributed.
Notice of Sheep Shearing Offer in Browning
Advertisement from Gail Davis of Browning Missouri offering sheep shearing services at a 2 percent rate. Contact details provided for arranging service.
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Gail Davis
Browning, Mo
Nickell Family Reunion Held Near Mendon Missouri
Held Sunday May 7 Mr and Mrs J H Nickell near Mendon entertained guests including James Slater Ralph and Keith Mendon Dan Nickell St Louis Caf Nickell Billy Nina May Jeanette Rothville Kenneth Nickell Carl Reed Jimmy Bonnie Zoe Brookfield Wayne Stufflebean Kenneth Williams Donald Cherrill Browning in a large family gathering.
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J. H. Nickell
Near Mendon
Missouri
James Slater
Ralph and
Keith
Mendon
Dan Nickell
St. Louis
Caf Nickell
Billy
Nina May
Jeanette
Rothville
Kenneth Nickell
Carl Reed
Jimmy
Bonnie Zoe
Brookfield
Wayne Stufflebean
Kenneth Williams
Donald and
Cherrill
Browning
Sunday Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Fields
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs M J Fields of near Roger included Mr and Mrs Walter Fields, Mr and Mrs Tom Jackson and children, Mr and Mrs Robert Fields and children, Mrs Donald DeWitt and Linda Leo, Miss Chloe Fields, Mrs Clive Freeland and daughter Billie Jeanne, Joe Woodward and Marion Fields.
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M. J. Fields
Near Roger
Walter Fields
Tom Jackson
Robert Fields
Donald DeWitt
Linda Leo
Chloe Fields
Clive Freeland
Billie Jeanne
Joe Woodward
Marion Fields
Honor Thy Mother and the American Family Way
An English observer notes Americans honor mothers and family through many days and sentiments. Despite commercialization the practice survives, praising the family life amid modern trends and moral shifts, and affirming love and respect as the American way.
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Browning
Pupils Take Jefferson City Trip With Local Leaders
Sixth to Eighth graders from our school visited the Missouri State Capitol the whispering gallery and dome summit then toured the House and Senate. They rode to Bagnell Dam toured the Power House and saw the Madison Hotel fire on the return. The group met the 6th Mounted Cavalry Division en route to California and traveled in a convoy of trucks aircraft detectors and anti aircraft guns.
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Jefferson City
Bagnell D. m
Otto Johnson
Pred~ Lay
O. B. Hobbs
Edward F. ‘Willims
State Capitol
House of Representatives
Senate
Bgnell Dam
Madison Hotel
6Th Mored Cavalry Division
California
Amc
Virginia Lou Langdon
Ray Duane Peterson
Leonard C. Hobbs
James Creason
Jack Haley
Jimnny Parsons
Vera George
Tretty Brown
Charles Vincent
Mary Elizabeth Smith
Betty Jean Woolf
June Belcher
Dorris Lee Johnson
Dorris Machines
Jerry Lee Brehm
Nina Clair Taylor
John William Grice
Davis Family Welcomes Nine Pound Baby Boy
Mr and Mrs Gale Davis announce the birth of a nine pound baby boy born Monday morning. Attending physician was Dr McAvtor. Mrs Davis formerly Miss Dorothy Creason.
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Gale
Davis
Dr. McAvtor
Dorothy Creason
Women’s Club of Purdin meets at Mrs Street’s home
The Women’s Club of Purdin gathered May 3 with sixteen members present six absent and one visitor. Officers attended included President Margaret Herdin Vice president Eva Dryden Secretary Thera Derr Treasurer Hermia Street and reporter Elizabeth Crookshanks.
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Womens Club of
Purdin
Sylvia Street
Margaret Herdin
Eva Dryden
Thera Derr
Hermia Street
Elizabeth Crookshanks
Stella Bumgarner
Viola Crookshanks
Onda Grice
Daisy
Minnie Street
Bettie Street
Bales
Margaret Sangsters
Margarret Hardin
Callie Johnson
Oneta Grice
Nellie Kroger
Kroger
Commencement Exercises At New Auditorium Tonight
Commencement ceremonies for high school and elementary and rural graduates will be held tonight in the new auditorium. The program includes processional band invocation songs announcements senior class presentation and diplomas, with Rev C B Hobbs and Dr W D Grice among speakers.
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O. B. Hobbs
M. E. Church
Edward Willims
R.T. Seebee
Jefferson City
DENG
John C. Dutton
H. R. Anderson
W. D. Grice
Board of Education
C. B. Hobbs
North Salem Club May Meeting and New Officers
The North Salem Club met May 4 with Mrs. J. T. Longwell for a quilting and embroidery day. A white elephant sale netted 64 cents, officers were elected, and visitors including Mrs. Cordray joined. next meeting is at Mary Cordray’s home on May 18.
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North Salem Club
J. T. Longwell
Irene Jennings
Edith Browning
Treas
Goldie Swisegood
Anna Belle West
Mary Cordray
Viola Lambert
Leora Fields
Lois Riddle
Virgie Cordray
Evelyn Longwell
Helen
Lela
Goldie
Iola
Irene
Verna
Edith
Gertrude
Bertha
Kitty
Anna Belle
Gertrude Lambert
C. R
Young Couple Weds in Trenton Sunday
Miss Viola Ralls daughter of C. C. Ralls of Galt married Eugene McKay son of S. B. Schreck in Trenton Sunday at 6 pm Rev James Todd Christian Church officiated. Bride taught Grundy County schools for years groom is assistant manager Browning Farm Club and plans a home in Browning after May 14.
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Viola Ralls
Galt
Eugene McKay
S. B. Schreck
Trenton
James. Todd
The
Christian Church
Leon Kenley
Grundy
Browning Farm’ Club
Browning
For Sale 4 Spotted Poland Brood Sons
A classified sale notice lists four spotted Poland brood sons offered by J. W. Cordray with no additional terms provided.
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Spotted Poland Brood Sons
J. W. Cordray
High School Outing on Locust Creek Picnic
About twenty five students transported by E F Peterson and a few guests including Mr Peterson enjoyed a Sunday outing on Locust Creek near Fields mill north of town. Rain threatened morning plans but the group proceeded after baccalaureate services and shared a picnic dinner around one o clock.
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E. F. Peterson
Peterson
Locust Creek
Fields Mill
Plants For Sale Cabbage Tomato and Sweet Potatoes
Local ad from Geo. F. Peters advertises cabbage tomato and sweet potatoes for sale. Items listed for garden use with no further details.
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F. Peters
The Iceberg Man in Browning Town
A reader describes a cold, indifferent man in Browning who affects cucumber coolness and leaves a chilly impression. The writer wonders what role such a person plays in the town's social fabric and notes the thaw brought by warm sunshine and renewed warmth.
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Browning
Mrs May Alexander Hosts Dinner Guests
Entertained Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Geo Alexander Mrs Ida Ware of Kirksville and Mr and Mrs W R Ware with daughters Merilee and Waverly.
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May Alexander
Geo, Alexander
Ida Ware
Kirksville
W. R. Ware
Merilee
Waverly
Hummel-Wesley Sunday School Event Details
Mrs Josie Jones hosted the Hummel Wesley class on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Nellie Seaman led the worship service with a 1st Peter scripture reading. Hymns included Help Somebody Today and A Charge to Keep Have. Attendees listed include Mrs Iva Carr Mrs Iva Rhodes Mrs Lizzie Prather and others.
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Hummel-Wesley
Josie Jones
Nellie Seaman
Peter
Have
Iva Carr
Iva Rhodes
Lizzie Prather
Rozella Norfolk
Hinda Rush
Scott Browning
Local Club Program Highlights Spirituals and Motherhood
After a business meeting, Mrs Rush led a lesson titled Try Giving Yourself Away. Mrs Prather spoke on Swing Low Sweet Chariot and spirituals, followed by a paper on Motherhood by Mrs May Schreck. The hostess served lemon pie from California lemons, finishing a pleasant menu.
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Lou Carter
Bertha Haning
May Schrock
Nettie Crawford
Reba Hummel
Matilda Haley
Nel'i2 Seaman
Rush
Prather
May Schreck
California
How to Teach the Church School Course
Mrs J Y Norfolk will conduct a three night study on How to Teach the Church School under the International Council of Religious Education. Classes start May 15 16 and 17 at 745 PM and Sunday school teachers and others in religious education are invited to attend.
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International Council of Religious Education
J. Y. Norfolk
Bankers Convention Attendees Return From Exelsior Springs
Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Haning Mrs. Edith Burkholder Joe W. Woodward and Nyle Freeland attended the Bankers Convention in Exelsior Springs Tuesday. Joe and Nyle returned Tuesday evening while the others remained for the Wednesday session.
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M. L. Haning
Edith Burkholder
Joe W. Woodward
Nyle Freeland
Exelsior Springs
Bankers Convention
Joe
Nyle
Grasshoppers Damage California Towns and Fields
The Los Angeles Examiner describes grasshopper swarms across Avenal and nearby areas. CCC workers are aiding farmers in Pleasant Valley and Mendota while Coalinga reports advancing infestations. Weeth notes winged pests beginning to fly as 15 percent of hoppers are on the wing.
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Calif
Noel Myers
Avenal California
California
Avenal
Los Angeles Examiner
Shafter
Ken County
United States
CCC
Pleasant Valley Company
Mendota
San Joaquin Valley
Coalinga
Avena
W. W. Weeth
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Gongerts
Tale of “E
Jefferson City, MO
Giotice
Citizens Savings Bank
Joseph W. Woodward
Miss. Viola Ralls
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